Thank you so much for a fantastic DølaJazz 2026!
21.10.2026
Powerful concert experiences, fantastic volunteers, and an engaged audience made DølaJazz 2026 a festival filled with musical joy and unforgettable moments.
21th - 24th October 2027
21th - 24th October 2027
Welcome to DølaJazz
Lillehammer jazz festival 2026!
Naturkompaniet won this year's window decoration competition
16.10.2026
As tradition dictates, DølaJazz has invited the shops in the city center to contribute to the festival atmosphere through a special window decoration competition. This year's winner was Naturkompaniet, which impressed the jury with a creative and humorous connection between jazz and outdoor life.
Unique master meeting replaces canceled concert
15.10.2026
Unfortunately, Enok Monk has had to cancel his planned concert at this year's DølaJazz. Fortunately, the change offers a rare opportunity to experience something truly special.
Åpningskonsert 2026
With unverifiable credits, Norway's most boundless duo – Ola Kvernberg & Stian Carstensen – tackles
music history with an appropriation guarantee and freedom with responsibility as their motto.
The repertoire consists of Ola and Stian's favorites, but also requests from the audience.
15-10-2026
8.00 PM
Wiese
Kr. 370,- + avgift
18-års aldersgrense
William Dillner // Jazzincubator
William Dillner is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer, inspired by American pop music from the 70s and 80s.
15-10-2026
9.15 P.M.
Kulturhuset Banken, Festsalen
Ordinær pris: Kr. 330,-Studentpris: kr. 170,-
Jordal / Bordal / Berdal Trio // Jazzincubator
Jordal/Bordal/Berdal Trio is a project that stems from a long-standing collaboration between three musicians who met during their studies at the University of Agder.
15-10-2026
10.15 P.M.
Kulturhuset Banken, Festsalen
Ordinær pris: kr. 330,-Studentpris: Kr. 170,-
Festival pass 2026
Festival pass kr. 1.930,- + fee
- Valid from Thursday 15 October 2026, through Sunday 18 October 2026.
- Guarantees access to all the festival's own concerts (if arriving before the concert starts).
- Must be exchanged for a wristband at the festival office.
concert tickets
Prices vary
Links to single tickets can be found easily for each concert in our program.
Festival Exhibition
Traditionally, DølaJazz collaborates with Galleri Zink on the festival exhibition. This year's festival artist is Karl Johan Giskeødegård.
Photo: Lasse Viig Syversen
Tour of art
Our Tour of art is a musical three-course meal in collaboration with three of the city's finest art institutions.
Photo: Andrea Lamprecht
Parade
Join us for jazz joy and good vibes on Saturday, October 18th in Gågata, Lillehammer!
Photo: Anne Marit Eide
Jazz youth
Every year, DølaJazz organizes a seminar for young musicians who want to learn more about ensemble playing, improvisation, and chords.
Photo: Daniel Shay Lunt
Kindergarten jazz
We offer musical experiences for the kindergartens in Lillehammer. The children will experience concerts that stimulate their imagination, and we hope this will be a memorable experience they will never forget.
Cultural cane
Because music is for all ages! In collaboration with Lillehammer Municipality, we bring music and culture to seniors, creating memorable moments that inspire and bring joy.
Workfloor jazz
Give your employees an unforgettable cultural break! Our artists visit workplaces and give concerts that create unity and energy, contributing to a positive work environment through music and culture.
Photo's Kindergarten jazz, Cultural cane and Workfloor jazz: Øystein Nordås
JazzIncubator
JazzIncubator is an event by young people, for young people. JazzIncubator has now expanded to an international level, with applicants from all over Europe.
DølaJazz has great partners and sponsors who all contribute so that we can create a great festival together! Thanks to you all!
